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INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING
(LESSON PLAN)
School: Mati National Comprehensive Grade Level: 8
High School
Teacher: Divine Grace V. Ricarse Learning Area: Health
Schedule: MTWThF Quarter: 2nd
I. OBJECTIVES
The learner demonstrates an understanding of responsible parenthood for a
A. Content Standards
healthy family life
The learner makes informed and values-based decisions in preparation for
B. Performance Standards
responsible parenthood
C. Learning Competencies/ defines basic terms (dating, courtship, marriage) and explains the importance
Objectives of courtship and dating in choosing a lifelong partner

At the end of 50 minutes discussion, the students are expected to;

a) Explain the defination and importance of courtship and dating in

choosing a lifelong partner;
D. Unpacked Competencies
b) Share the insights about importance of courtship and dating in
choosing a lifelong partner by answering a given question;
c) Perform the importance of dating, courtship, engagement and
marriage.

II. CONTENT Quarter 2 – Module 1: Courtship, Dating and Marriage

III. LEARNING RESOURCES
Creazilla. “Happy Family clipart.” 2020. https://creazilla.2020.
https://creazilla.com/nodes/6948-happy-family-clipart.
A. References
Department of Education. Physical Education and Health Learner’s Module.
1st. Vicarish Publication and Trading, Inc., 2013.
PowerPoint presentation, Projector/Television, Laptop, Speaker, Phones,
B. Instructional Materials
Music, and microphone.
C. Skills Integration Communication skills and Collaboration skills
D. Values Integration Diligence, Cooperation, and Gratitude
IV. PROCEDURES
1. Prayer
A. Preliminaries/Classroom 2. Greeting the class
Routine 3. Checking the attendance
4. Checking and passing of the assignment
The teacher will have a short recap about the topic that was discussed last
B. Reviewing of Previous meeting.
Lesson The teacher will ask questions.

The teacher will introduce an activity called “WH AM I?” to engage students
C. Motivation and boost their motivation through interactive participation.

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The teacher will present a series of pictures related to the courtship, dating and
marriage. The students will look closely at the pictures. The students will
explain what they see in the pictures and correctly explain the term or related to
the next topic.

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ACTIVITY 1: “FIX ME!”

The teacher will divide the class into four groups. The group will be given 3
minutes to execute the activity.

Directions: Each group will be given a scrambled picture that is related to the
topic. The task is to form the picture in the correct position.

After the activity, the teacher will start the discussion on the courtship, dating
and marriage. During this time, the teacher will also check if each group
correctly form or fix the pictures.

is the period in a couple's

engagement and marriage or it is an
establishment of an agreed
relationship of a more enduring
kind.

D. Discussion
COURTSHIP

is a social activity which involves

two or more people generally
assessing each other’s suitability for
a potential relationship

Three types of Dating:

1. Standard Date
2. Double Date
3. Group Date

DATING

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Going steady - the period wherein

the relationship between two people
remains strong and well.

Engagement - the period of

agreement entered between two
people to be able to know each
other and their families well enough
to be sure that they are ready and
are suited for life-long
companionship.

is a lifelong partnership of a man and

a woman. It is essential to the
continuity of the human race.
Filipinos view marriage as a
sacrament and a lifelong
commitment.

Factors Necessary to Consider in

Choosing a Lifetime Partner to
Work Out for Successful Married
Life

MARRIAGE 1. Maturity - can make good

decisions and is responsible in
handling relationships
2. Fidelity - sincere and true to his /
her promises, considers relationships
sacred
3. Commitment - can make
peaceful and lasting relationship and
is dedicated in fulfilling his / her
responsibilities
4. Love - strengthens relationship,
understands one’s partner, enduring
5. Economic Readiness - aims for
better future of the family,
financially stable, good provider
for the needs of the family
6. Physical Maturity - proud of

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having good
partner, have healthy body
7. Character - responsible and
honest, hard working and
industrious, respectful and
compassionate, and God-fearing

FAMILY- consists of the people who support and love you, and the
people you can confide in and trust.

ACTIVITY 2:”BALL OF WISDOM”

The teacher will instruct the students to go back to their proper sit arrangement
for the second activity. This activity allowing them to remember the lesson that
we tackled earlier.

Directions: Students will answer the question that is in the crumpled ball
paper. There will be a music and they will pass the ball to their sit mate.When
the music stops and the student catches the ball he/she will the question inside
the crumpled ball paper.

ACTIVITY 3: “ACT WITH ME”

The teacher will divide the class into three groups similar group with activity 1.
The group will be given 2 minute to practice and another 2 minute to perform.

B. Directions: Group the class into 3 groups and create a 2 minutes role play
in which they will select one of the stages to form a healthy relationship. The
class will be given 2 minutes to practice.

E. Application

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The performance will be graded on the following criteria

Directions: At the same group, each group will pick a strip colored paper
prepared by the teacher with a question inside of it. Members will help one
another to create a one sentence answer in each question given and present it to
the class.

F. Generalization Questions:
a. What is the importance of Dating, Courtship and Marriage?
b. Why is it important for couple to undergo a courtship?
c. What are the types of dating?

The teacher will conduct a short quiz.

QUIZ 1: Matching Type

Directions: The following items are the descriptions of the terminologies that
you encountered earlier in the lesson. Choose the corresponding term inside
the box.
1. an important factor for the continuity of the human race
2. the period wherein the relationship remains strong and well
3. social activity done by two or more people for them to know if
G. Evaluation
they are suitable for a relationship
4. period in a couple's relationship which precedes their engagement
and marriage
5. period of agreement between the couple to know their families

QUIZ 2: Multiple Choice

1. What do you call the establishment of an agreed relationship of a
more enduring kind?

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A. dating B. courtship C. marriage D. engagement

2. Filipinos view as a sacrament and a lifelong commitment.

A. dating B. courtship C. marriage D. engagement

3. It is a social activity which involves two or more people generally

assessing each other’s suitability for a potential relationship.
A. dating B. going steady C. marriage D. engagement

4. It is a period wherein the relationship between two people remains

strong and well.
A. dating B. going steady C. marriage D. engagement

5. Which of the following is an importance of courtship and dating?

A. It forms affection and respect. C. It gives you money.
B. It shows a person’s riches. D. All of the above

6. Which is NOT an importance of courtship and dating?

A. It sets the foundation for marriage.
B. It develops security.
C. It develops understanding.
D. None of the above

7. Which of the following is an example of physical maturity?

A. sincere and true to his / her promises
B. proud of having good partner, have healthy body
C. responsible in handling relationships
D. dedicated in fulfilling his / her responsibilities

8. Which of the following is an example of fidelity?

A. sincere and true to his / her promises
B. proud of having good partner, have healthy body
C. responsible in handling relationships
D. dedicated in fulfilling his / her responsibilities

9. The following are the factors necessary in choosing a partner for

successful marriage EXCEPT .
A. character
B. maturity
C. fidelity
D. physical appearance

10. It aims for better future of the family, financially stable, good
provider for the needs of the family.
A. character
B. maturity
C. economic readiness
D. physical appearance

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Interview your parents or couples who are close to you. Ask them the question
below.

1. How did the couple meet each other?

2. Why did they like/love each other?
H. Assignment
3. Did the marriage/relationship start with courtship and dating? How?
4. Is courtship and dating importane to them in choosing a lifetime partnent?
Why?
5. What message can you draw from the information that you gathered from
your parents of couples?

That’s all for today. Thanks for being such a great group to work with. I’m
I. Closure
looking forward to seeing you all again tomorrow. Bye class!
Remarks Will be provided by the evaluator

Prepared by:

Divine Grace V. Ricarse

NAME OF STUDENT
Checked by:

MR. ARIANNE MICHAEL SIM TUANO

NAME OF COOPERATING TEACHER or EVALUATOR

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